Mindfulness with middle schoolers: a piece of cake or labor of love? I’ve had loads of fun teaching mindfulness to
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Time to stock your school counseling office with all the games, supplies, and kid-favorite items! We asked Confident Counselor contributors to share
As virtual counseling becomes an increasingly common part of modern practice, many counselors are seeking engaging, free tools and games to enhance
A day in the life of a school counselor is never easy. We never know what’s going to come our way, and
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How do you build relationships with teachers?
A school counselor’s relationships with the teachers in their building is so important for student success. These ideas from Chelsey, Rebecca, Brandy, and Laura will definitely help you build strong relationships with teachers this year.Connecting with TeachersConnecting with teachers is so important, but with all of the other responsibilities we have, it can quickly go
What do you do for back to school night or open house at your school? Do you give a presentation, visit classrooms,
Small group counseling can be a useful and effective intervention in a school counselor’s repertoire. But, woah can they be challenging to
Every year there are a handful of students who are new to your school. Depending on your community, it might be more
Counseling Activities with Everyday items
5 School Counseling Activities Using String
EduKate & Inspire
Creating hands-on counseling lessons can be easy and inexpensive. You can often find inspiration by looking through your junk drawers or craft boxes! String is one craft supply that many people have sitting around and it can easily be incorporated into hands-on lessons for school counseling. String is a great tactile tool that is inexpensive and comes
Target's Bullseye's Playground (did you know that’s the real name for what we all call the “dollar spot”??) is great, but I've also been loving some finds at the dollar ...
We at Confident Counselors are a thrifty bunch and love nothing better than to find new counseling activities that incorporate items we already have on hand. Last time I wrote ...
Pipe cleaners are one of my go-to craft supplies for the counseling office. They're so versatile, easy to store, and students love to create things with them or just keep ...
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Teaching Conflict Resolution: Strategies for School Counselors
The Responsive Counselor
No matter what your school looks like, chances are you’re helping students to effectively and peacefully manage conflict. We are all human and conflict is a part of our lives! Teaching students conflict resolution is
Incorporating technology in school counseling can really engage students, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to use it in simple ways. Some Confident Counselors have great ...
As school counselors, it’s easy to talk to students about things that are bugging them, help with problems they are having, and be their champion when they need one. It’s ...
What is mindfulness? Simply put, it’s the ability to pay attention to the present moment, without any judgment. Although it may seem like a simple task, it’s actually getting harder and harder ...
